San Diego Housing Federation

The San Diego Housing Federation is proud to recognize Lisa Jones (she/her), President & CEO of the San Diego Housing Commission, as the 2026 recipient of the John Craven Public Service Memorial Ruby Award 🏆

With more than 20 years of leadership in affordable housing and homelessness solutions, Lisa has driven meaningful, community-centered impact across San Diego—expanding access to housing, strengthening partnerships, and leading with transparency and purpose.

She will be honored at the 36th Annual Ruby Awards on June 4, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay.

👉 Read the full announcement + press release: https://lnkd.in/dRWQb2Hz

👉 Get your tickets to attend: https://lnkd.in/dDii4sTC

🎉 Big congratulations to Asariah, one of our newest AHM Academy success stories!

Not only has she completed her classes, but she also just stepped into her new role as Property Manager with Hitzke Property Solutions—such an exciting milestone in her career journey!

She’s already putting her skills into action, supporting communities and making a strong impression. Her coworkers and team have shared great feedback and how happy they are to have her on board.

She shared:
“I am excited for what the future holds in this journey and for new opportunities to arise to create beautiful changes in others’ lives, one home at a time.”

We’re so proud of you, Asariah! The affordable housing community is lucky to have your heart, energy, and dedication.

Affordable Housing Management Academy Program Sponsors: San Diego Housing Commission, Bank of America, Merritt Community Capital Corporation, U.S. Bank

We’re kicking off our Fundamentals of Design & Development Series with an Architect Panel!

We’re bringing together some of the region’s leading affordable housing architects for a dynamic, real-world conversation you won’t want to miss.

From early concepts to project completion, this panel will dive into how design decisions are actually made—balancing feasibility, policy, and community needs every step of the way.

📅 Event Details
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

📍 The Helm by Affirmed Housing
191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gM7iuxsi

The San Diego Housing Federation (SDHF) extends its deepest gratitude to five esteemed members of its Board of Directors who recently concluded their six-year terms of service. Their leadership, dedication, and steadfast commitment to advancing affordable housing have left an enduring impact on the organization and the region it serves.  
Over the past six years, these leaders have guided the Federation through periods of growth, challenge, and opportunity—helping to strengthen SDHF’s role as a trusted advocate for housing solutions across the San Diego region. The Federation offers heartfelt thanks for their service and looks forward to maintaining strong, ongoing relationships with each of them as partners in the shared mission to expand housing opportunity. 

🔗 READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gFAJPgY2

‼️ Have you registered for our 2026 SHRSA Institute yet? ‼️

Join us on Wednesday, January 28th, 2025 at the Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center for our Supportive Housing and Resident Services (SHRSA) Institute! 🎉

The Institute is a one-day immersive training event featuring educational workshops on a variety of topics designed to foster collaboration and learning among supportive housing and resident services providers.

Tickets are on sale NOW through Friday, January 23rd, 2025. You don’t want to miss this event!

🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://lnkd.in/g8mHyiAy

🎉 Big congratulations to Carmen, one of our newest AHM Academy success stories!

Carmen just started her new role with ConAm Management Corporation, and we couldn’t be more proud! Her journey is a true testament to dedication, growth, and the power of staying committed to your goals.

She shared:
“I’m excited to master new skills in affordable housing, and I’m extremely grateful for the training and support along the way.”

We’re so excited to watch Carmen continue to grow and shine in her new role. The affordable housing industry is lucky to have her passion and energy!

🎉 Big congratulations to Skye, one of our newest AHM Academy success stories!
Skye just started her first Community Manager job with USA Properties in Carlsbad — an amazing milestone and the beginning of her career in affordable housing!

She shared how grateful she is for the skills and credibility the AHM Academy has given her, and she’s excited to continue growing through future training and certification.

Her words:
“I wouldn’t have been qualified or considered without the knowledge I’ve gained in class.”

We’re so proud of you, Skye! Your hard work, positivity, and commitment will make such a meaningful impact.

🎉 Big congratulations to Natalie, one of our newest AHM Academy success stories!
Natalie just started her new role as an Assistant Property Manager with Retirement Housing Foundation — such an exciting step in her career journey! 🎉

Throughout her time in the AHM Academy, Natalie showed passion, professionalism, and a real commitment to growing in the affordable housing field. Now she’s putting those skills to work supporting senior communities and building her experience.

She shared:
“I’m feeling excited and looking forward to building a career in this field.”

We’re so proud of you, Natalie! The affordable housing community is lucky to have your heart, energy, and dedication.

At SDHF, we believe that strengthening the people who serve our community has a ripple effect that reaches everyone. As Bernie Miles shared, “SDHF provides opportunities for affordable and permanent housing staff to do better in the community. This happens because they provide educational opportunities and trainings that benefit these professionals. In turn, this benefits the clients living in affordable and supportive housing.” By equipping housing professionals with the knowledge and tools they need, SDHF empowers them to provide the highest quality support and care to every resident.

Your support makes this possible. A donation to SDHF helps fund critical trainings, workshops, and resources for affordable and permanent housing staff, empowering them to make an even greater impact in the lives of the people they serve. Together, we can continue building stronger communities where everyone has a safe, stable place to call home.

🎁 Make a donation: https://lnkd.in/g248WS96